Evening Star Newspaper, July 9, 1898, Page 2

2 THE EVENING STAR, SATURDAY, JULY 9, 1898-24 PAGES. ee STEAMER IN FLAMES! AT THE-WHITE HOUSE TO GO TO HAWAII The Commissioners Today Appointed by the President. 10 REPORT ON FORM OF GOVERNMENT Ex-President Dole One of Those Selected. So DUTIES AS SPECIFIED —-—_——— President McKinley today appointed the following as members of the commission sort on a form of government for helby M. Cullem, John T. Mor- R. Hitt, Sanford B. Dole, W. to r Hawa gan. R * F Senators Cullom and Morgan are mem- bers of the foreign relations committee of the Senate. Both are too well known to need o new introduction to the public. Both kave fought for years for the afnex- ation of Haweli. Both are constitutional lawyers of brilliant ability, and are par- ticularly fitted for the work. Mr. Hitt is chairman of the House for- eign relations committee of the House. He has always commanded the highest re- sgect ard confidence of the President and of the country. Senator Davis was offered a place on the commission, but declined. Under the provisions of the resolutions Senator Cullom. of annexation two members of the commis- sion should be Hawaiians. Those selected @re President Dole and Mr. Frear, the lat- ter an associate justice of the supreme court of Hawaii. Chief Justice Judd of the Hawaifan supreme court was at first selected, but this was changed to Mr. Frear. Both of these men are splendidly equipped for the labors of the commission. It is understood that the Americai: mem- Senator Morgan. bers of the commission will Jeave for Ha- wail as soon as possible. Their intention 1s to get through their work and make a report to Congress early in December. From this report Congress will pass laws establishing a government for the islands. Representative Hitt was at the White House today and had a short talk with the President. Permanent Force at Honolulu. The Ist New York Regiment of Volun- teers will probably be sent to Honolulu for permanent station there, in accordance with the wishes of the administration to have a military force in the Hawalian Is- lands. This suggestion has been made to now in command of those troops Ne Mr. Hitt. of the Department of the Pacific which San Francisco. The ist New mn command of Cojonel Barber, y a well-known officer of the regu- lar army. Thea regiment is now on its way to the « ing lett Jersey City a few Gays ago on its transcontinental trip. Providing for the Commission. ‘The Joint resolution previding for annexa- tion, which has become law, provides as follows for the commission: ~The President shall appoint five commis- stoners, et least two of whom shall be res- {dents of te Hawaiian Islands, who shall, as soon as teasorably practicable, recom- Mend to Congress such legislation concern- ing the Hawatfian Islands as they shall deem necessary or proper.” According to the following provision of the act special land laws raust be passed: “The exisiing laws of the United States Mr. Dole. felative to public lands shall not apply to much lands in the Hawalian Islands, but BONA-FIDE CIRCULATION, ‘A reference to the statement be- fow will show that the circulation svorn to fs a bona fide one. It is easily possible for a mews- paper with an elastic conscience to swell its legitimate circulation enor- mously, in order to deceive adver- tisers, by sending out thousands of papers to newsstands, which are re- turnable, and which are in fact re- turned, but nevertheless are in- cluded In what purports to be an honest statement of circulation. , Intelligent advertisers, however, judge by results, and bogus circula- tions don’t give them. The family circulation of The Star is many thousands in excess of any other Washington paper. Circulation of The “Evening Star.” “SATURDAY, Jaly 2, 1908, MONDAY, July 4, 1993... TUESDAY, July 5, 1998... WEDNESDAY, July 6, 1908. THURSDAY, July 7, 1998. FRIDAY, July 8, 1993..... Total........ Daily average... - --- 45,117 1 solemnly swear that the above statement rep- resents only the number of copies of THE EVEN- ING STAR circulated during the six secular days ending Friday, July $, 1998—that is, the num- ber of copies actually sola, delivered, farnish- ed or mailed, for valuable consideration, to bona fide purchasers or subscribera, and that none of the copies so counted are returnable to or remain in the office unsold. J. WHIT. HERRON, Cashier Evening Star Newspaper Co. Subscribed and sworn to before me this ninth day of July, 4. D. 1898. FRED. McKEE, Notary Public, D. C. *14,614 extra on Jaly 8 the Congress of the United States shall enact special laws for their management and disposition: Provided, That all rev- enue from or preceeds of the same, except as regards such part thereof as may be used or occupied for the civil, military or naval purposes of the United States or may be assicned for the use of the local gevernment, shall be used solely for the benefit of the inhabitants of the Hawaiian Islands for educational and other public purposes.” Se ee INCLOSING THE CITY. ‘Two Sides of Santingo Surrounded by Our Works. [Copyright, 1888, by the Associated Press.] In Front of Santiago, July 8, 9 a.m., via Kingston, 9 a.m., July 9—There has been absolutely no change in the situation at Santiago de Cuba during the past twenty- four hours. The Spanish authorities are taking time to consider the proposition to surrender, and no answer will be made be- fcre noon tomorrow. Cable operators, at the request of the Spanish officials, have been allowed to en- ter Santiago, and the matter of the sur- render of that city is now being considered with Madrid direct. The general feeling among the American officers is that the surrender will be made, not necessarily tomorrow (Saturday), but they believe that date will be thé beginning of the final negotiations. The Spanish authorities request that hereafter all communications to them be made in Spanish, “as the officers who did the translations for us are no longer with us.” Orders have been !ssued that each regi- ment in the American lines hoist a flag on the trenches in front of the position it oc- cupies. This gives the Spaniards an excel- lent idea of the extent and location of our lines, but it also makes a very imposing appearance. ‘This morning nearly a score of standards were fluttering at different points along the works, which are now nearly four miles long and inclosing the city on two sides. Pestiferous Guerrillas. It had been proposed that a battalion of sharpshooters be formed from each regi- ment and battalion in the army, to be com- manded by officsrs of practical proficiency as marksmen and hunters. It is said that this battalion would be able to clear the re- gion near the army of the pestiferous guer- rillas, who from tree tops or other coverts make many attempts, soms of them suc- cessful, to assassinate wounded men as they are being carried to the rear. During the truce, which has now lasted four days, there has been none of this mur- d:r business, and the American forces therefore conclude that the guerrillas have been engaged in this miserable work under the direct order or control of Spanish lead- ers. Sev2ral commissions from Spanish au- thorities to act as guerrilla leaders have been picked up on the battlefields of San Juan and El Caney. The story published by a New York paper to the effect that Spanish prisonzrs have been turned over to the Cubans, who killed them, is without the slightest foundation in fact. No pris- oners have been turned over to the Cubans at any time. ——— SPANISH PRINONERS’ GUARDS. Marines Sent to Portsmouth From the Brookiya Yard. NEW YORK, July 9.—A detachment of thirty marines has been sent from the Brooklyn navy yard to Portsmouth, N. H., to help guard the Spanish prisoners who are on their way to that place. The Yacht Free Lance put in to the navy yard today foc some trifling repairs to her machinery. As soon as the Delmonico gets her stores and provisions on board she will leave the yard and join the auxiliary cruiser Yankee. Both vessels will join Watson's fleet with- in the next few days. —_+_— FOR CARRYING THE MAILS, More Rates of the Railway Companies to Be Investigated. The joint committee of the two houses of Congress appointed under a provision of the pest office appropriation bill to in- vestigate the rates charged for carrying the malls held a preliminary meeting in the room of the Senate committee on post offices today and organized by electing Senator Wolcott chairman. The object of the commission is “to investigate the question whether or not excessive prices are paid to the railroad companies for the transportation of the mails and as com- pensation for postal car service and all sources of revenue and all expenditures of the postal service, and rates of postage upon all postal matter.” The commission is authorized to employ experts to ald in the work of inquiry and | examination, and the Postmaster General is directed to detail employes from the | department for this special work when thelr services are required, At the close, of today’s meeting Senator Wolcott ex- pressed the opinion that the work would consume the greater part of the congres- sional recess. The law requires that a re- port shall be made by the ist of February next. . Fire Seizes the Glyde Liner Delaware Of Barnegat. PASSENGERS’ PERIL IN THE NIGHT They Dangerously Overloaded Rafts and Life Boats. ALL SAFELY RESCUED ATLANTIC CITY, N. J., July 9.—The Barnegat, N. J., life saving station report- ed this morning that the Clyde Line stesm- er Delaware, from New York, for Charles- ton and Jacksonville, was abandoned off Barnegat at 10:30 o'clock last night, the steamer at the time being on fire. The Passengers and crew left the burning ves- sel in boats and on life rafts. There were seventy persons in all and they were rescued by the members of the Cedar creek life saving station with the aid of the crew,of the fishing smack 8. P. Miller. All were transferred to the tug Ocean Queen and the captain and twelve of the crew of the ill-fated steamer were landed at Barnegat, presumably to look after the ship. The others were taken by the Ocean Queen to New York. Dangerously Overloaded. ‘The life saving crews on nearing the Delaware found that the passengers had been driven from the steamer by flame and heat, and were floating on the surface of a calm sea, in small boats and on life rafts. The Cedar creek lifeboat was the first to arrive. Some of the rafts were found to be dangerously overloaded and they were lightened in haste until the lifeboat was full. The fishing smack Miller came up soon afterward and took aboard the rest of the endangered persons. At this time ene boat had disappeared in the darkness and some fear was felt for her safety. The Miller cruised about in search for her without success for many hours; she was finally found when daylight came. The Rescue. At dawn the Luckenbach Towing Com- pany’s tug Ocean Queen steamed up, drawn to the spot by the appearance of the disaster. The passengers and some of the crew were transferred to her and she continued on her voyage to New York city. ‘The captain and twelve of the crew were taken ashore in the surfboats and boarded a train for New York to report to the head office. They were expected to arrive this afternoon. Late reports from Barnegat sey that the Delaware is drifting off shore with large clouds of smoke rising from her. The Delaware was built in Philadelphia in 1880 at Hillman’s shipyard. three decks and is 251 feet lon, beam and 17 feet deep. Her register is 1,297 net tons and 1,646 gross tons. A Passenger’s Story. NEW YORK, July 9.—John H. Mabie of Hackensack, N. J., who was on the Dela- ware, said: “I had retired at about 9:45 on Friday night and had barely disrobed when a steward began hammering at the state room, shouting ‘All up! The mem- bers of the crew commenced cutting holes in the.saloon flooring with axes and hatch- eis, and from, every hole thus cut great flames burst forth and began consuming the cabin furniture. It was apparent at a glance that the vessel was doomed. “Preparations were quickly made for taking to the boats, The transfer was made safely and without any incident of note, showing the complete discipline un- der which Captain Ingram had his crew. No boat capsized; neither man nor woman got wet, and the transfer was conducted in a manner most praiseworthy to officers and crew of the ship.” Thomas H. Wheless of Austin, Tex., a correspondent of the Galveston News, said there were three loud explosions and two minor ones on the ship. ——— ASSIGNED TO DUTY, to Officers Army, The following named officers of the army have been assigned to duty as follows: Second Lieutenant William L. Thomp- son, 201st New York Volunteer Infantry, will report to Brigadier General Charles F. Roe United States Volunteers, for spe- clal duty. Second Lieutenant Gilmore G. Scranton, 34th Michigan Infantry Volun- teers, has been appointed captain in the 85th Michigan Infantry Volunteers; Cap- tain Elias H. Parsons, assistant quarter- master, to Canton, Columbus and other points in the state of Ohio, and to Chatta- nooga, Tenn.; Acting Assistant Surgeons Russell W. Chidsey, J. H. Feuss and J. 8. White, to Santiago de Cuba; Major Thaddeus P. Varney, additional paymaster, to New York city; Acting Assistant Sur- geon Baen Street, from Sheridan Point to Fort Monroe, Va.; Captain Richard Ww. Thompson, jr., C. of 8., to Tampa, Fla.; Acting Assistant Surgeon Otway W. Rash, to Fort Monroe, Va.; Captain Carl K. Mower, C. of S., to Chickamauga, Ga.; Captain George B. McCallum, C. of 8., to Tampa, Fla.; Second Lieutenants Francis 8. Parker and Lester Leland, 5th Massa- chusetts Volunteer Infantry, to Jackson- ville, Fla.; First Lieutenant Charles A. Clarke, Signal Corps, to Washington bar- racks, D. C.; Lieutenant Alvar.G. Thomp- son, to Washington barracks, D. C.; Cap- tain Clifton L. Fenton, assistant quarter- master, to Tampa, Fla.; First Lieutenant George H. Tilly, Signal Corps, to San Francisco, Cal. ‘ The following named officers of the Unit- ed States Volunteer Signal Corps will pro- ceed at once with the Signal Corps recruits under their command to Washington bar- racks, D. C.: Capt. Ambrose Higgins, from Philadel- phia, Pa.; First Lieutenant Henry G. Op- dycke, from Albany, N. ¥.; First Lieuten- ant Charles H. Martin, from Pittsburg, Pa. The following named officers, having ten- dered their resignations are honorably discharged from the service of the United States: Major Charles J. Hunter, 2d Infantry, Wisconsin Volunteers; Major Arthur L. Os- burn, surgeon, 6th Ohio Volunteer Infan- try; Capt. James B. Nevin, 2d Georgia In- fantry Volunteers; First Lieutenant A. L. Rule, 2d Infantry, Jowa Volunteers; First Lieutenant Elmer A, Beatty, 2d Infantry, Ulinois Volunteers; First Lieutenant E. H. Abbington, 2d Arkansas Volunteer Infan- try; First Lieutenant H. E. Mann, 2d Wis- consin Volunteer Infantry, and Lieut, A. B. Barnes, 14th Minnesota Infantry. Leave of absence has been granted First Lieutenant F. iI. Caldwell, 7th Cavalry, to enable him to accept the commission of Meutenant colonel, 4th Wisconsin Volun- teers. Major Edward Davis, assistant adjutant general, U. 8. V. (captain 34 United States Artillery), In order that he may perform the duties of his present volunteer rank, is relieved from duty as aid-de-camp on the staff of the major general commanding the army, and will proceed to Ga., and report in person to the command- ing general of the 1st Division of that corps, —_-e+_____ New Commanders Selected, Commander W. L. Field has been detach- ed frem duty with the auxiliary navy for. the district of New. York and ordered to Orders Issued of the take command of the Justin immediately. Lieutenant G. L. Norton has been ordered to the command of the Nantucket, the | Difficulty in Selecting the Paris Exposition Gommissioners. 1 ——————— SPEAKER “REED CALLS Whatever peace negotiations are under- taken to end the war between Spain and the United States..will be conducted by those countries solely. No country of Eu- rope is to be allowed to take a hand in any agreement that is reached. President McKinley is said on good au- thority to have*told his close friends that when Spain proposes peace the United States will deal with her adversary slone. European nations will not be accepted as arbitrators, and it wil} be useless for any of them to make a proposition of this kind It is said that Spain will probably get better terms by dealing direct with the United States than she would through countries of Europe. President McKinley's genereus nature is known. He will have respect for the defeated. At the same time it is known that he’is not built of the stuff to permit meddling or bulldozing by Eu- rope. oe Stories Unconfirmed. From sources usually well posted and heretofore accurate nothing can be found today to confirm stories that Madrid has asked intermediaries to sound this govern- ment on the question of peace. A diplomat of high rank said today that he does not believe there is any truth in the stories. He believes, however, that Madrid 1s be- ginning to make soundings. The “feelers” now going out are unofficial, but have just enough official flavor to cause talk in Washington. On all sides, and among prominent mem- bers of the administration, there is an air of expectancy, but nobody knows any- thing for certain. It is said that there may be sporadic stories about peace for a month or more before anything official is proposed to be acted upon. Several congressmen who have been seeking appointments for constituents in the army have been advised by prominent officials that these appointments might not last over two or three months. Speaker Reed Called. Speaker Reed was one of the meny ready-to-depart statesmian to pay hig re- spects to the President today. The Speak- er said that he did rot know whether he would leave the city today. He doubted whether he would beable to go to Europe this summer as he had’ expected. Among other ¢allers of prominence were Senators Allen,,.Bergy, Baker, Burrow: Sullivan, Nelson, Dasis, Chilton, Money, Quay, Perrose, Bale,Bhoup, Sewell, Platt of Connecticut dnd*Jorles of Arkansas. Yaris Exposition Commissioner, A knotty andtdisareeable problem for President McKitiley to‘decide is that of a commissioner xgjieral; for the Paris exposi- tion. The President, wanted Congress to authoriz3 the appointment of a commission, to consist of five or seven members, all of equal tank and Standipg, the commissian to choose its own head..,Instead of that Con- gress arranged for a cammissioner general, an assistant commissioner general, a secre- tary and a boartl of tw commissioners. The latter are not té"Serve until the year of the exposition and then will have littie mor2 than-honorary positions. Practically all power has beem vested in the hands of the commissioner general. ‘Three warm personal’friends of the Pres- ident are candidates. for this choice po: tion. These are M. H. De Young of San Francisco, Ferdinand Peck of Chicago and Sylvester T. Everett of Cleveland. Messrs. De Yourg and Peck were prominent in the monagement of the world’s fair, and Mr. De Young was later the controlling spirit in the California mid-winter fair. Mr. Everett has not had much experience, but 1s a man of means and ability. The fight is on. Nearly every republican west of the Mississippi river is behind Mr. De Young, while Mr. Peck has been secur- ing backing for twelve months. Both men are in the city. Many of the great news- paper editors and proprietors are said to have telegraphed their indorsement of Mr. De Young to offset the fight Mr, Kohlsaat of the Times-Herald is said to be making for Mr. Peck. o+—_____ MAJ. GEN. OTIS’ DEPARTURE He Will Probably Assume Command of All ‘Troops at Manila. SAN FRANCISCO, Cal. July 9.—Major Genera] Otis will hasten his departure for Manila. He may goon either the Peru or City of Puebla—not later than the middle of next week—without waiting for the other transports. On reaching Manila General Otis will probably assume command of all the troops in the field, leaving General Merritt free for his duties as governor general. It is siated that Brigadier General H. C. Otis will accompany’-Major General Otis, and that Gen. Miller-will assume charge of the troops remaining: here. Major General Otis and Majors. Long and Ruhlin have held a consultation regarding the transports of the next expedition and the troops which will go.on them. The troops for the City:8f Puebla end Peru have already been decided upon. The Rio Janeiro and Pennsylvania<are- now -being Prepared. © = _ Unless the accéthméditions of the ships are very much iggs than is. thought, and unless some troops uOf; xet ‘here shall be given preference,athevSouth Dakota and Kansas regiments’ pet away. Arrangemefits, ave: made with the Alaska Trading whereby the St. Paul can he chartered.iuBhe is a sister ship of the Senator, end 187 1u0 here*from St. Michael's today 0; “OW. Today the supplies for two of the trans- ports of the next flest-Will be delivered, and those for the othet th¥ée are ready to be delivered when arg wanted. ‘The arrival of figtean-gecruits from Kan- sas will more than fill the signal corps, and it will likely go with expedition. ‘The Utah troopa have Feceived thelr final equipments, but are-etill short twenty-one hors2s. Strict crders-bave been issued for the sanitary improvement of Camp Merritt. The California Red Cross Society has se- lected Dr. F, J. Hart of Tempe, Arizona, as its first surgeon for Manila. Oswald Schiott will be sent as steward. He has lived in the Philippines. Altog:ther a corps of eight nurses and doctors will soon be supported at Manila by the Red Cross of California. The reception-being arranged for the New York volunteer regiment Bbout to arrive hers will take the form of an elaborate breakfast, and 100 ladies of the Red Cross penses will be, borne by a large number of formsr residents of New ‘York, now: citi- zens of San’Franclsco. : SSS ee —————— xk FILLED WITH RUMORS |“4JOR MOORE'S ILLNESS| FINANCE AND TRADE Gamp Alger Hears Reports of Troops : to Come. NO CONFIRMATION. OF THE STORY Fifth Massachusetts Regiment on Way From Camp Dewey. GENERAL NOTES OF CAMP —_ ++ Several reports have reached Camp Al- ger to the effect that not less than 8,000 troops have been ordered to report for duty with the 24 Corps. Four regiments of infantry are said to be on their way from Pennsylvania, one made up of colored men from Illinois and one from South Car- olina. It is also reported that a battery of artillery is to come from New York. As these statements have been very wide- ly published they have attracted consid- erable attention. Inquiry at hcadquarters resulted in a statement from one of the officers on duty there that, as far as headquarters is in- formed, none‘ of the regiments indicated has been ordered to report here. Word has been received, however, that the 5th Massachusetts is on its way from Camp Dewey and should arrive tomorrow or Monday. Since the issue of the order directing the suspension of all drills during the hot heurs of the day, life at Camp Alger has been growing less and less eventful. The situation now suggests Goldsmith's Desert- ed Village, except in the early morning and late in the afternoon. The recent arrival of some 200 school teachers has been the chief object of interest. As these teachers repre- sent all the home towns from which the ecmmands now in camp were recruited, their coming is nearly as good as a visit home. Regular Routine Suspended, Regular routine in the 65th New York Was suspended today in favor of Saturday morning tuspection. The men report2d in heavy marching order, as though to be sent out for active service. Col. S. M. Welch, jr., commanding the regiment, was greatly pleased because th2 companies ail reported at the time designated without special direction from headquarters. First Lieut. James Quigley, acting adju- tant uf the 3d New York, has been recom- mended for promotion to the rank of cap- lain and assignment as a regular adjutant of the regiment. Surgeon J. Jackson of the 3d Missouri has been promoted to the rank of brigade surgeon. Private W. W. Ingram of Com- Pany L accidentally cut off the big toe of his left foot this morning. He was cared for by Maj. Jackson and Assisiant Surgeon Wilson. The 3d Brigade of the 1st Division, con- sisting of the Sth, hand i3th Regiments Pennsyvania Volunteers, together with the $d Virginia, will go on a practice march Monday. Contrary to all expectation th 3d Virginia has been ordered to change iis camp, and will move nearer the headquar- ters of the 1st Division. A detail of men is now at work laying off the company stre In the 2d Tennessee Lieut. A. BE. Fi officer of the guard, yesterday ed thirty-two men and held them for punish- ment because they failed to report for fa- tigue duty. Capt. All her, Company C, 3d Virginia, is ters with stomach trouble. His condition is not thought to be serious. Choir Gives a Concert. The choir from St.-Paul’s Church, Alex- ardria, gave a concert last night near the quarters of Col, Nalle of the 3d Virginia. Those who teok part were Mr. and Mrs. George Evans, Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Kemp, Mrs. Beckley and Misses Carrie and Flor- erce Evans. Others who were present were the Rey. E. P. Philip and Messrs. Ben. Carlin and F. B. Fowler. The Brigade of the 2d Division return- ed today efter a road march to Difficult run. Most of the ambulances came back empty. There were fewer sick men aud stragglers than after any other road march ecnducted since the camp was organized. Every one in the 7th Illinois rejoices in the safe return of Majs. Ennis and Carroll. These two were members of the recruiting party sent back to Chicago, and some fears were entertained lest they should be cap- tured. A foot ball match is scheduled to occur in the 7th Ulinois tomorrow afternoon abcut 4 o'clock. Private Walter Merritt of the 4th Mis- sourl, died yesterday morning while the regiment was on its way to Difficult run. He was buried yesterday afternoon at Fort Myer. VISITED THE WAR DEPARTMENT. Gen. Graham and Assoeiates From Camp Alger. Major Gen. Graham, commanding the 24 Army Corps, encamped at Camp Alger, came into town this morning and paid a visit to Secretary Alger at the War Depart- ment. He was accompanied by Major Gen. Butler and Brig. Gen. Davis and two aids- de-eamp. The party remained at the War Department only a short time, and it 1s said thelr visit had no significance. ——______-e~ YELLOW FEVER STAMPED OUT, Success of the Marine Hospital Ser- vice. The marine hospital service today gave out the following copy of the telegraphic report from the surgeon in charg: at Mc- Henry, Miss., announcing the discharge of the last case of yellow fever at that point. It was dated yesterday, and reads: “Last case of yellow fever discharged; t2nt and bedding in steam disinfector; under treat- ment, none; suspicious, none; will continue doing general’sanitary work.” This leaves the entir: country without a known case of yellow fever.” While the cases at McHenry have been under treat- ment surgeons of the marins hospital serv- ice have been inspecting and watching care- fully many other points where it was thought possible the fever might appear, but no cases have devsloped. The success which has followed efforts to confine and stamp out the disease at McHenry is at- tributed to the early knowledge of the first case and the rigorous and painstaking ac- tion taken immediately by the service and state authorities. In anticipation of the ap- pearance of the disease, officers had been long dlert, and the case at McHenry was almost instantly discovered. The stata authorities have co-operated in the work of watching for ard controlling the disease. The service has kept under surveillance not only the sick and suspicious, but has followed refugees to many points and kept watch over them as a safeguard against any possibility of the disease appearing in any quarter and remaining temporarily un- discovered. The statement given by the marine hospital service makes the total rumber of cases at McHenry 23; at Euculla, Miss., 1; total, 24; deaths, none. ———_——_ ss WOMAN’S SUDDEN DEATH. The Circumstances Lead to Suspicion of Suicide. Mrs, Alice Jenkins, colored, living at 624 Bates court, between G and H and 6th and 7th streets northwest, died rather unex- Pectedly at her home about noon today. It ‘was reporced that the woman committed suicide, but this was denied by her friends, who, however, admit that she attempted, eer evening last, to kill herself by hang- Condition Serious, With But Small Chance of Improvement. A Native of Washington, Once Private Secretary and Confidential Friend of President Johnson, Major William G. Moore, superintendent ef police, whese critical illness was men- tioned in yesterday's Star, was no better today. It was stated at his residence this afternoon that the attending physicians had given the family but little hope. While the patient has been confined to his home less than two weeks, he has really been ill for a much longer time. Major Moore's most intimate friends have believed for several mcnths that he was much in nesd : Gy of a change, and some of them had pre- vailed upon him to go away from the city for rest and recreation. He went to Har- per’s Ferry early in the spring and the few days he spent on the mountain Lene- fited him very much, but he returned hore too soon. Sirce his return he has been on active duty, and although ne was far from well, he did not give up until he wes un- able to leave his bed. Last night he was delirious at times, and this morning his condition was extremely critical. He is completely prostraved, but the doctors hope he will rally before right. Should a change for the bet oceur with- in the next few hours there will be stronger hope of his recovery. His Active Career. Maj. Moore was born in this city in 1829, and has been chief of police since 1988. His early education was acquired at the Rit- tenhouse Academy, h2 subsequently en- geging in the newspaper profession. As a reporter of congressional debate he won considerable reputation. His accuracy, rapidity and style brought him into promi- nence. In 1857 he accepted a position on the public werks under Gen. Montgomery C. Meigs. In 1861_he enlisted as a private in the National Rifles, and while with his command, which was camped some miles from Washington, he was ordered to re- port to Mr. Stanton, the Secretary of War, to act in the capacity of private secretary. Later on he was a >cinted adjutant gen- eral of volunteers, holding the rank of major, with the brevet rank of colonel. 1865 he was appointed private secre- tery to Prasilent Johnson, and the attach- ment which grew up between them was of the most intimate and lasting character. President Johnson commissioned him a pay. master in the army, and his first assign- ment to duty in such capacity was at Leavenworth, Krn. During this period he traveled throughcut the entire southwest ith mule team end on horseback. Several years after the close of the war he became a partner of ex-Gov. Alexander R. Shep- herd, and afterward eccepted a position in the National Metropolitan Bank. In 1871 he was made commaréer of the Washing- ton Light Infantry, end until a short time ago was colonel cf the first regiment of the District National Guerrd. High Rank in Masonic Circles. Maj. Moor2 has attained to the highest pesition of rank and henor in Masonic cir- eles of the District of Columbia, and as a citizen no one is more highly esteemed than he. He is the son of William Walker Moore, who was a native of Somerset, Md. His father was one time editor of the National Intelligencer, and afterward accepted the secretaryship of the Metropolitan Railroad Company, which position he held until the time of his death, in December, 1866. ajor Moore married Miss Mary Gideon Rose, a daughter of Dr. Benjamin F. Rose of Virginia. They have two children, Ja- cob G. Moore and Mrs. M. J. Smoot. —_.—__—_ AT A FIELD MEETING. The Delegates to N, E. A. Entertained at Cabin John. Prof. Willis L. Moore, chief of the weather bureau, In his address today at the field meeting of the Natienal Geographic Society at Cabin John Bridge, held in honor of the visiting delegates to the National Educational Association, spoke of the re- lation of climate to geographic develop- ment. What probably was of most inter- est to the delegates was his reference to the views and plans of Secretary James Wilson of the Department of Agriculture. He said the Secretary, having had many years of experience as the director of an agricultural experiment station at an agri- cultural college, was impressed, soon after assuming charge of the Department of Agriculture, with the fact that the large corps of scientists presiding over bureaus and divisions of the department and con- cerned with the practical application of scientific knowledge constituted an elabo- rate and diversified facuity, which might be drawn upon to give post-graduate courses to the graduates of agricultural colleges. He argued that these scientists, many of whom were leaders in their pro- fessions, were already in the employ of and receiving salaries from the United States government, and that very little ad- ditional expense would be involved in giv- ing to the agricultural colleges of the coun- try a greater impetus even than heretofore had been extended by federal aid. The Secretary also saw the possibility of draw- ing upon this same talent at some time in the future for the organization of a great national university. He comprehended that with access to our unrivaled Congressional Library, the museums, art galleries and other broad edu- cational institutions his plan of providing opportunity at Washington for both the broader education and the specialization of the agricultural student might be the step- Ping stone to a still greater and more com- prehensive organization—for example, an educational organization at the national seat of government founded upon non-sec- tarian lines and teaching the broadest prin- ciples, not only of science, mechanics, art and literature, but of citizenship. Prof. Moore said it only required the proper co. ordination end of the conditions and facilities now existing at the national epieet to bring to fruition the ideas of his ef. REE et ARRIVED FROM SUEZ. Report From Port Said of Progress of Camara’s Fleet. SUEZ, July 9.—The Spanish fleet under command of Admiral’ Camara has re-en- tered the Suez canal. ; PORT SAID, July 9—Six of the vessels belonging to the fleet of Admiral Camara have arrived here from Suez, on their way back to Spain. MESSINA, Sicily, July 9.—The Spanish torpedo boats Audaz, Proserpina and Osade, belonging to Admiral Camara’s squadron, havg arrived here from Port Said on their way back to Spain. LONDON, July 9.—The Rome correspond- ent of the Daily Chronicle says: “The Italian government has given per- mission to Admiral Camara’s squadron to take two days’ supply of coal at Massowah, to enable the ships to reach Aden, Arabia.” Sa ete LA BOURGOGNE’S SEAMEN. Sailed for Havre on the Mail Steamer La Touraine. NEW YORK, July 9.—The French Ine mail steamer La Touraine, with the sur- viving seamen of La Bourgogne aboard and about.2 dozen of her steerage passengers, ‘sailed for Havre today. Out Rate Difficulty Tonded to Weaken the Coal Stocks. acca SHARP DECLINES IN THE GROUP => The More Conservative Interests Showed No Disposition to Sell. — GENERAL MARKET REPORTS ~ ae Special Dispatch to The Evening Star. NEW YORK July 9.—London prices re- ceived prior to the one ning on this side re- fected gains varying from \ to & per cent, and served to maintain a steady undertone uring the ‘nitial local trading. The cut race dfficulty had a tendency to Weaken the coal stoc! sharp declines iu tris group unset:Jing the entire market for a time. Reading, New Jerrey Central and the higher priced coal properties were free- ly sold during the first few minutes of trading, but subsequently rallied under cov- ering. The reduced rate s: netioned by Lackawanna was promptly met in certain quarters, and the street feared a general demoralization in all rates. At the moment of extreme weakness the Vanderbilt issues came out from under the influence of the coalers and were bought in fair volume for Substantial gzins. New York Central attracted the bulk of the buy- ing, as it did yesterday, and reached the best level recorded in man weeks. Illinois Central and Northwestern dvanced easily under an improving demand, lending color to the argument that div idend-paying Stocks are to be taken up once the war news becomes harmontous with the wishes of the larger interests. The trading element covered short sales toward the close of the day and took profits in the long account. This action was prompted by the general beifef that im- portant news will come and between row end Monday. Just is expected may be inferred from the fact that the more conservative interests showed no dis- Position to sell over this eventful period. jurrender or a sucessful bombardment are looked upon as being the most likely events of the near future. It ts extremely proba- ble that the former event would attract the greater peculative enterprise, bank statement reflects a 5,900 in lawful money, mostly This result is directly due to payments at the subtre: sury on account of the new bonds. The customary shifting of loan obligations, incident to the end of the first half of the year, is reflected by a gain loss of $6, in specie. of about $12,500,000'in loans. The same tramsactions add about $,000,000 to the deposits and brings the surplus reserve holdings down to % 300. This sta ment practically insures a considerable centering of attention on the bond trans- action during the coming week The subscriptions will close on Thursday amid the course of the bonds, once delivered into the hands of the pv ‘lic, will be inter- esting. Should the banks secure a fair pro- portion of the issue, a high premium would be an object, but should they fall the pub- Me will be permitted to dispose of thelr holdings as low as possible. Notwithstanding the care taken to pre- vent speculation In the new issue, there is abundant evidence that very considerable demand has come from sources which have already been trying to dispose of their prospects, ° a FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL. The following are the opening, the high- est and the lowest and the closing prices of the New York stock market today as re- ported by Corson & Macartney, members New York stock exchange. Correspondents, Messrs. Van Emburgh & Atterbury, No, 2 Wall st. Clone. 18K inajg American Sugar, pfd American Tobacco. Atchison .. Atchison, pra. Baltimore 4 Uaie.. Brooklyn R. Transit. Canada Southern... Canada Pacific... Chicago, Chig. & G Con: Deiaware & Buadson .. Den. & Kio range, pid Ene General Becirio. {itmois Centrat. Lake Snore. . Louisviuie & Nashvuie.. Beirepolttan Traction.. Manhatten Eievateu. New Jersey Central New York Centra. Union Pacific, pra. Western Umon Lei... Baltimore Markets. BALTIMORE, Md., July 9. — Flour dull, changed—receipts, 4,169 barrels; exports, ‘6,514 barrels; sales, 150 barrels. Wheat exsy—spot, 85a M4i_month, S3iquS3%; August, 76a764; Septem- ber, 74; stenmer No. 2 red, 892804 —recelpts, 19,- B11" burhe bushels; stock, '132,- 281 bushels shely—southern wheat by sample, grade, 83x83. Corn dull— spot and August, 36; Sep- tember, Bau34\4— receipts, 24,689 exports, 38,570 bushels; ‘ r bushel 2,011,247 bushels—southern white corn, BSed Fellow, B8e35'5. Oats firm—No. 2 white, 29. 30%; No. 2 mixed, 26t,a271¢—reeeipts, 7,801 bush- els; "exports, 49.176 bushels. Rye firmer—No. 2 exports, none; stock, % —No. 1 timothy, $11 50a$i2. Grain freig? steam to Liverpooi, per bushel . duly for orders, per quarter, 3s., July; 3s. 8d., Angut Sugar strong, unchanged.’ Butter sceady, ul: changed. Eggs firm, unchanged. Cheese steady, unchanged. Lettuce, $1.10a$1.25 per basket. Whisky unchanged. . 2 western, 50lg— Hay steady Grain, Provisions a: Cotton Marketr Furnished by W. B. Hibbs & Co., “7 e members New You stock exchange, correspondenta Messra Ladenburg, ec & Co., New York. RAIN. High. Low. Close. Oo 8% «8 BS 4 3 3 20% 20 PROVERIONS. pen. High. Low. 300 “98S 9.90 550 5.45 555 5.52 555 5.50 High. Low. 6.03 6.01 6 6.00 602 5.90 Se 5.99 Scicscaghaipiiphaoeds Probably Killed on the Platon. At the instance of the German embassy in this city, the State Department made inquiries of Admiral Sampson in regard to the condition of Lieutenant Cabaliero, an this morning saying that Lieutenant Cab- allero was probatt; embassy acied in this matter at the so'i- eitation of the wife may